1. PRESENTATION to BEIJING INSTITUTE of PETROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY Dr. Wayne Summers TSYS School of Computer Science Columbus State University 7 May 2012

2. AGENDA 1.Overview of Columbus State University 2.Q&A 3.Overview of School of Computer Science 4.Q&A 5.Guidelines for BIPT Students

3. USA

4. Georgia

5. The best places to raise a family 1 Honolulu, Hawaii 2 Virginia Beach, Virginia 3 Billings, Montana 4 Columbus, Georgia 5 San Diego, California Best Life editors used safety, good schools with favorable student- teacher ratios, above-average test scores and respectable budgets. Plenty of museums, parks and pediatricians and data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the American Association of Museums, the National Center for Health Statistics and the American Bar Association

6. Columbus State University

7. C OLUMBUS S TATE U NIVERSITY

8. Some Quick Facts about CSU Established in 1958 Public (part of University System of Georgia) More than 150 acres (910 Mu) Now serving over 8,300 students (> 7000 UG; 60% female) Over 300 fulltime instructional faculty (over 2/3 with PhD) More than 100 different degree and certificate programs Over one hundred student organizations Over a dozen competitive sports teams Downtown, England, Troup County, Fort Benning 174 study-abroad students; >100 international students Partnership, outreach, Servant Leadership, Honors, Internships/Co-ops Undergraduate research/Creative projects, Study abroad

9. CSU Study Abroad programs reach 14 countries. Students also have access through the University System of Georgia to programs that go to 39 countries.

10. CSU International House

11. CSU’s Cunningham Center The 67,500-square foot Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, started with a gift and a bequest to the university from John Cunningham, a lifelong salesman who possessed a true passion for the sales profession.

12. Carson McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians

15. CSU’s RiverPark Art and Theatre Complex

16. CSU’s RiverPark student apartments

20. CSU Spencer House In Oxford England

21. A new president and a new strategic plan for excellence Vision: Columbus State University provides world-class education and assures student success through creative inquiry and community, regional, and global partnerships. Dr. Tim Mescon CSU’s 4 th President

22. CSU Organization Chart

23. Academic Org. Chart

26. CSU’s D. Abbott Turner College of Business : now rated among top 27% of nation’s business schools (Music, Nursing, Education, Art, Theatre and Counseling also similarly recognized) In pursuit of academic excellence Goal of national accreditation for all eligible academic depts.

27. Undergraduate online degree now available: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Graduate online degrees now available: Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Math and Science Master of Business Administration Master of Education in Accomplished Teaching Master of Education in Education Leadership Master of Public Administration Master of Science in Applied Computer Science In pursuit of academic excellence Substantially increase online degree options.

28. In pursuit of academic excellence New academic units: College of the Arts School of Nursing Department of Earth and Space Science TSYS School of Computer Science Office of the provost

29. In pursuit of academic excellence Emphasis on Science, Technology & Math Education

30. In pursuit of academic excellence Human resource management program that is Georgia’s first to meet the standards of Society for Human Resource Management

31. In pursuit of academic excellence Increase graduate programs More than 50 percent of local teachers are CSU graduates. Similar numbers for nursing & IT

32. Columbus State University

34. Growth of on-campus housing at CSU Columbus State University

35. New emphasis on retention by enhancing the “college experience.” Mandatory freshman year experience program Upgrade of campus dining facilities Adding new collegiate and clubs sports New bookstore (with Apple store inside) downtown Columbus State University

36. Expand Honors, Servant Leadership Students in the Servant Leadership program have contributed more than 76,000 hours of volunteer work to the community. Columbus State University

37. Schuster Student Success Center Columbus State University

38. Student Recreation Center Columbus State University

39. Student Recreation Center

40. Create more partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, and businesses consistent with the university’s mission

41. Provide a best-in-class technology platform and information-based services Wireless service on all buses; throughout campus in 2 years

42. Provide a best-in-class technology platform and information-based services Upgrade libraries; expand digital information availability

43. Questions about CSU?